In this episode of Inadequate Mother, I sit down with my friend and fellow interpreter — a single mum whose journey to motherhood is nothing short of a miracle. As soon as I met Cat at university, I could see she was born to be a mother.

After being diagnosed with a blocked fallopian tube and going through the challenges of IVF treatment, she was told her chances of conceiving were very slim. Against all odds, she naturally became pregnant on her damaged side and went on to deliver a healthy, beautiful baby boy.

Now, she’s navigating, co-parenting with her ex, and managing her career as a qualified interpreter while carrying the weight of past struggles, resilience, and an unshakable determination to thrive.

This raw and inspirational conversation explores:

✨ The reality of infertility, IVF, and unexpected pregnancy.

✨ What it’s like to be a single mother while balancing a professional career.

✨ The emotional toll of feeling “inadequate” as a mother — and why those feelings don’t define us.

✨ How interpreters (and women in general) are more than just their professional roles we are mothers, women of experience, and people with untold stories.

💡 Whether you’re navigating infertility, single parenthood, or the pressure to “have it all together,” this story is proof that hope and determination can create miracles.

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